So, after some discussion over on Facebook, let's do this again this year!

What: the completely unofficial 70K Forum (and Forum Fiends FB Group) meet'n'greet. A chance to put names to faces and smiles on faces. It's time to celebrate: After all, we'll know by then that we've successfully boarded the ship, didn't miss the boat and are about to become part of the best metal cruise in the world!

When: starting at around 3:30 pm after embarkation (Feb. 2nd) and lasting up to Muster Drill, then afterward for those who don't have to rush off to see their must-see bands playing during the first time-slot. This is just about the only time we'd have a chance to gather, because once the stages start up their schedules, it gets....busy. This also allows time before 3:30 to get settled, explore the ship, start drinking, etc.

Where: Sports Deck near the basketball court (Deck 13 aft), same as last year for those who were there. Apropos of nothing....the Wipeout Bar is nearby.

If the weather is really rainy or stormy -- not likely, but it is possible -- we can move to an indoor bar, maybe the Schooner Bar, On-Air Club or Boleros.

Also: our own acidbasement may be able to print up some color meet'n'greet stickers for us again this year. I was stopped a couple of times later by people who wanted a photo of it. Here's the artwork....

If you've ever wanted to see a Statsman or a wookie in their natural habitats, this is your chance. Let's do this!

Phoenix wrote:Something I never figured out in 2015, how does one get to the 13th floor?

The 13th floor is only in the back of the boat, so I would think the elevators near the Windjammer go up there, no? I actually never explored above the 12th floor last year. That will be the first thing I do when I get on the boat this year, lol.

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Pellaz wrote:Also: our own acidbasement may be able to print up some color meet'n'greet stickers for us again this year. I was stopped a couple of times later by people who wanted a photo of it. Here's the artwork....

This sticker is so cool, I should print a flag or a tshirt with this image

I designed the image, but I think it was Speedy who printed up all the stickers.

I'm afraid to try crossing the border with a bunch of "Hail Satan" paraphernalia - never know when you're going to get a Nazi border guard, especially in North Dakota. Maybe a US citizen wants to take care of the sticker printing?

acidbasement wrote:I designed the image, but I think it was Speedy who printed up all the stickers.

I'm afraid to try crossing the border with a bunch of "Hail Satan" paraphernalia - never know when you're going to get a Nazi border guard, especially in North Dakota. Maybe a US citizen wants to take care of the sticker printing?

My cousin owns a print shop. I have a text out to him to find out if he can do stickers.

I'm really liking that revised design, Bodomdragon -- last year I wanted to put both names on the badge, Forum username and real (Facebook) name, and it was kinda cramped.

Thanks, y'all, for stepping up to make these stickers -- there is no way I could make them at my work, where our color printers are well beyond mere mortals' (like me) ability to access. (And if I was seen with the finished product, some of my co-workers would take offense.)

As for numbers, I'd say twenty stickers would be too low based on response here and on FB. Thirty would be better and forty might be.....wait for it.....overkill.

metalmaciejmetal wrote:Don't listen to them, Phoenix! The 13th floor doesn't exist!! It leads you into a vortex you will never escape from! I said too much

As soon as I typed that I thought "Yeah, 13th Floor. People won't even believe this exists. It's like going into the 'Beyond' section at a Bed, Bath & Beyond store."

But seriously, it does exist. If you haven't ever found it, it's worth a look just for the Flowrider when it's running. This year I am resolved to try it at least once. Maybe during our port-stop since there would be fewer witnesses to my inevitable failure and embarassment.

Daenerys wrote:Stickers have been ordered! I'll also bring safety pins for anyone who wants it to be more than a one time wear

Awesome, and that's a great idea. They proved to be popular the rest of Day 1 last year with people asking for a photo. Briefly I thought "whoo hoo, they want a photo of ME?" but then realized the hard, crushing truth. It was the sticker.

I wish I knew what band the one photo-taker was from...I never heard about that photo being posted on anyone's site.

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